The Barbarians and Argentina played out an entering match today in London. The composite side would mount a stunning comeback to complete a three point win after Los Pumas had been 21 points ahead. The fixture served Argentina as a means of concluding 2018 with an exhibition match. With Super …
Read More »Colombia’s Zafra scores match winner to make Top 14 history
Colombia’s Andrés Zafra scored the match winner for Agen today. His 78th minute try saw him making history, becoming the first Colombian player to score a try in the Top 14. The score saw Agen defeating reigning champions Castres on the road, a result which was also the first away …
Read More »Men’s Eagles earn first ever Silver in Dubai
The USA Men’s Eagles earned their best-ever finish at the Dubai Sevens, taking Silver after reaching the Cup Final on Saturday. As they did in the women’s bracket, New Zealand proved the best team at the tournament and took home the top spot in the season opener. Argentina would finish …
Read More »Norton sets new try-scoring plateau
England try-scoring machine Dan Norton reached an historic first on the first day of the Dubai 7s. Having already long passed former record-holder Santiago Gómez Cora of Argentina and Kenya’s legendary Collins Injera, Norton became the first player to score 300 tries on the HSBC Sevens Series in classic fashion …
Read More »Argentina fall apart to lose against Barbarians
Argentina ended their year in London this afternoon, falling 38-35 to the Barbarians. The defeat came after Argentina had been leading 28-7 and sees Mario Ledesma’s team officially winless in their end of year tour. The mark left by Ledesma has already seen personal changes. One of them is no …
Read More »ARN Podcast #4 – Curry Hitchborn
This episode features a good chat with Curry Hitchborn to talk about UBC and the pathway from college rugby to the pros. We also cover the last week of the international test window and what lies ahead for the Americas in the coming months. The ARN Podcast is available on: …
Read More »Pumas and Eagles into Dubai Quarter Finals
It was a decent return for the Americas on Day One of the Dubai Sevens. Both the Pumas and Men’s Eagles finished with two wins from three, in doing so qualifying for the Cup Quarter Finals. Canada managed one win and will now move into the Challenge Trophy bracket. After …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 11 Preview
The Top 14 continues this weekend with Week 11 of the league taking place. It is the first round since the completion of the November Internationals. Players have plenty to play for as RWC 2019 draws closer. 8th host 10th with Lyon at home against Pau on Saturday. Starting at …
Read More »Purpura rides with Free Jacks against New York
US Eagles prop Tony Purpura will suit up for the New England Free Jacks in their open scrimmage against Rugby United New York on Saturday. The 32-year-old returns to his home state after spending the 2018 Major League Rugby campaign with the San Diego Legion. Prior to that Purpura spent …
Read More »Silver for Canada, 4th for Women’s Eagles in Dubai
Canada claimed a silver finish at the Dubai Sevens on Friday. New Zealand proved tops once again, winning their 5th consecutive HSBC circuit title, but the second-place result also bumps the Canadians up into second overall ahead of the USA. The Women’s Eagles would end their Dubai in 4th place. …
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